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Bulldogs slip into the red

Jon Pierik

Challenging economic conditions and pre-season projections that 2012 was an on-field rebuilding year for the Western Bulldogs, have left the club posting its first net operating loss in six years.

Bulldogs chief executive Simon Garlick said commercial issues, including a dip in match-day returns and membership, had meant a deficit of $136,679 was declared.

''While we are disappointed by the result, especially coming off the back of a record five consecutive profits, we have worked hard to minimise this loss while further reducing the club's debt,'' he said.